Phoenix Physical Therapy
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Locality: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 724-542-9702
Address: 6583 Rounte 819 South, Suite 2 15666 Mount Pleasant, PA, US
Website: www.phoenixrehab.com
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Regular physical activity can benefit your physical, mental, and social health. Read here for 9 things physical therapists want you to know to age well: https://www.choosept.com//9-physical-therapist-tips-to-hel
According to the APATA, being a physical therapist is very rewarding. PTs work with patients one-on-one, see them progress through treatment, and know that they're really making a difference in their lives. Forbes identifies PTs as one of the "happiest jobs"!
Fun Fact Friday! In 1921, Mary McMillan became the president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association with 274 members. At this time, physical therapy was known as a women’s health profession. This organization is now known as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and represents over 100,000 PTs in the U.S. alone. Find more information about the history of PT here: https://bit.ly/3mPXADY.
Earlier this month, we celebrated these Phoenix Physical Therapists in our central PA region for becoming Certified Manual Physical Therapists through NAIOMT, the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Our CMPT Physical Therapists are efficient, accurate, and effective at providing skilled ‘hands-on’ treatment for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Congratulations! NAIOMT CMPT proposes an eclectic approach to management, focusing on producing alterations in the neurophysiological system through all types of manual therapy and exercise. NAIOMT
Today's spotlight is on Phoenix's Lewistown, PA clinic. These employees are local to Lewistown and well known in the area. Patients come for the whole experience from the interaction with the PCCs to the treatment they receive from the clinical staff. They've developed connections with a leading Pennsylvania healthcare provider and are an integral part of their pain program. Because of this, they have returned to pre-COVID levels and are quickly outgrowing their space. Team members include Tyler Hess, Clinic Director, Derek Heisler, PT, Halley Parzanese, PTA, Valeria Dressler, COTA, Sarah Wible, PTA/PCC1, Elizabeth Simone, PCC2 and Nicole Hobbs, OT.
Pain is one of the most common symptoms that leads a person to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional. Click here to find a guide on understanding pain. https://www.choosept.com//physical-therapy-guide-to-unders
Lauren Brennan PT, DPT, and Ashley Polcovich from Phoenix's Pine Grove, PA clinic show easy stretches for tennis elbow, a condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually from repetitive motions of the wrist and arm.
Are you slumped in your chair or standing with your shoulders hunched forward? Here are some tips to help improve your posture. https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/posture/
Did you know that kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity every day? Click the link for tips on how to add a little exercise throughout the day. https://health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active
Thank you to all of Phoenix's Occupational Therapists across our clinics for their hard work and care for our patients. Today we celebrate you on World Occupational Therapy Day!
What are you doing fun this weekend to move your body? Click here to read about the Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity. https://www.choosept.com//top-10-benefits-of-physical-acti
Clinic Director, Monica Johnson, PT, DPT from our Etters, PA clinic talks about knee pain and shows some simple exercises to alleviate discomfort.
Do you know what year Phoenix was founded? Comment below or click here to find out the answer: https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/about/
If you are a health care provider, you know it’s important to help your patients get more physical activity. Here are some useful tips for talking with patients about physical activity guidelines and how to meet them. https://health.gov//defau/files/2019-11/PAG_MYW_HCP_FS.pdf
Today's clinic spotlight is in on Phoenix's Bradford, PA clinic! Clinic Director, Sandy MacFarlane, PT, DPT has been running the clinic since late 2018. Sandy and her team have taken this clinic to the next level through individualized care, research-based therapy, and excellent customer service. They continue to develop a name for themselves in the community. Featured here are Kayla Taylor, PCC2, Kelsey Lovell, PTA and Sandy Macfarlane, PT, DPT.
Today Phoenix celebrates our talented team of Physical Therapists! From the high school athlete recovering from an injury to a senior prehabbing before knee surgery and many other scenarios - Phoenix is proud to play an important role in how our patients recover, recharge and ultimately rise.
Physical therapists are movement experts who help people reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active throughout life. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from seeking PT treatment. Read about these myths here: https://www.choosept.com//d/7-myths-about-physical-therapy
Good posture is extremely important. Poor posture can cause widespread pains and stiffness as well as headaches. Improving our posture allows us to function more efficiently with less fatigue. Clinic Director, Bob Dusel from our Orwigsburg, PA clinic shares simple exercises to improve your posture.
The importance of staying active is important for everyone, even seniors. Older adults who are physically active can more easily perform daily tasks, play with their grandkids and remain independent. Read more here: https://health.gov//fil/2019-11/PAG_MYW_OlderAdults_FS.pdf
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